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Definition of crystalline

crystalline

/ˈkrɪs.tə.lɪn/
crys · tal · line
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1

Having the internal structure and external form of a crystal; composed of crystals.

Example

"Granite is an igneous rock with a coarse, crystalline texture."

2

Extremely clear, transparent, and pure, like crystal.

Example

"The hikers admired the crystalline waters of the high-altitude alpine lake."

3

Sharp, distinct, and resonant, or remarkably lucid and well-defined (of sound, voice, or thought).

Example

"The soprano's crystalline voice echoed effortlessly through the concert hall."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French cristallin, from Latin crystallinus, and ultimately from Ancient Greek krystallinos ('made of crystal or ice'), derived from krystallos ('ice, rock crystal').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crystalline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crystalline
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